Olaf talked to Putin for the first time in two years: the reaction of the media and Ukraine (video)
In his telephone conversation, the German representative encouraged Russia to negotiate with Ukraine and noted that the country will support Kiev "as much as it will be needed" in reflecting Russian aggression. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky responded to the conversation of the leaders of the two states.
According to him, this is what Vladimir Putin wants for a long time: it is important for him to weaken the isolation of the Russian Federation and lead negotiations that will not be completed. "About one of today's news. Chancellor Scholtz told me that he was about to call Putin. In my opinion, it is a box of Pandora. There may now be other conversations, other calls. Just a lot of words," the Head of State said.
The spokesman of the Foreign Ministry George Tykhy also responded to the conversation of the two leaders. He noted that conversations with the Russian dictator do not carry any value added to achieve a just peace. "Long conversations are a resource that Putin has been using for over 20 years to reach his interests. Now conversations only give Putin hope for weakening international isolation.
A specific strong actions are needed that will force him to peace rather He regards as a sign of weakness and uses for his own purposes. The Russian media reported that the conversation between the German Chancellor and the Russian President was held on the initiative of the German side. Both leaders exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Putin noted that the country is ready for the restoration of negotiations on Ukraine, but possible agreements on Ukraine "should emerge from new territorial realities and eliminate the root causes of the conflict. " He also added that the present "The situation in Ukraine has been a direct result of NATO's aggressive policy. " In the office of the head of the German government confirmed the fact of conversation between the heads of the two states.
It is noted that Olaf Soltz condemned Russia's war against Ukraine and called on Vladimir Putin to put her end and withdraw troops. "The Chancellor called on Russia to negotiate with Ukraine for a fair and strong peace and emphasized Germany's unwavering determination to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression as much as it takes," the department said. They added that Olaf Scholz plans to have a telephone conversation with Vladimir Zelensky.
Süddeutsche Zeitung journalists noted that Olaf Scholt was angry with a call to Putin. At the same time, in the conversation, the chancellor supported Ukraine, noting that support would be long -term. According to the German Chancellor, the Russian President cannot expect "time will be on his side. " At the same time, Putin noted that the war "was the result of many years of aggressive policy of NATO, who wanted to turn Ukraine into a bridgehead against Russia.
" The President of Russia stressed that Russian-German relations are on the decline "as a result of the unfriendly course of German power". At the same time, both leaders agreed to keep in touch. In preparation for the conversation, the Chancellor spoke with the phone with President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky. "Olaf Sholtz said none of Russia's military purposes had been reached," Tagesschau writes with reference to his own sources.
According to the publication, the Chancellor called on Russia to be ready for serious negotiations with Ukraine to establish a fair and strong peace. Following a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Olaf Soltz contacted Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and spoke about the conversation. The Polish Prime Minister wrote about it on the social network H. Recall that in mid -October, Olaf Scholtz made a statement about Russian invaders.